Tangerine Tuxedo is a popular style of tea in China. This unique treat is made by hollowing out a tangerine, filling it with black tea and then letting it dry as one. The fruit infuses the leaves with its citrus notes, smoothing out the earthy tea when brewed. Its traditional use is for soothing the stomach and is commonly drunk in the winter months or after meals.
Please note that the number of pieces is approximate and may vary as the tea is packaged by weight.
Black Tea | High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 5 mins
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Questions and Answers
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How do I prepare this?
Asked by Emma
on June 27th, 2019
“ Hi Emma - we recommend you break open the tangerine, and brew the tea and the peel together, the same as you would other black teas. Each tangerine makes about 2-3 cups of tea. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on June 28th, 2019
Is it possible to store the tangerine between brews or do I need to drink all 2-3 cups in one sitting?
Asked by Meg S
on July 1st, 2019
“ Meg, for only 1 cup, we would recommend simply breaking apart the tangerine into a few pieces, and make the single cup with some of the tea and few tangerine rind pieces. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on July 2nd, 2019
What kind of black tea is in the orange? Thanks!
Asked by Magpie
on July 9th, 2019
“ It is a black tea from Hunan, China. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on July 10th, 2019
Is the tea Pu'er tea?
Asked by Leila Stackleather
on February 3rd, 2020
“ It is a black tea from Hunan, China. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 2nd, 2020
“ It does taste like Pu Ehr to me, too! ”
Answered by Cindi Drinks Tea
on February 21st, 2022
how long can they be stored? what is the shelf life
Asked by Barbara Norris
on June 18th, 2020
“ Hello Barbara! Teas don't expire in the way that milk or yogurt might, but we generally recommend consuming tea within one year of purchase. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on June 19th, 2020
Do i Brew it with/addition to black tea or just on its own?
Asked by Amy Keifer
on March 1st, 2020
“ Hi Amy! We recommend you break open the tangerine, and brew the tea and the peel together, the same as you would other black teas. Each tangerine makes about 2-3 cups of tea. You can brew it on its own! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 2nd, 2020
how do you store tea not used?
Asked by Barbara Norris
on September 25th, 2020
“ Hello Barbara! We would recommend storing unused tea in the pouches we ship our teas in! They'll keep light and air out to keep the tea fresh. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on September 25th, 2020
Would this be good iced, or just hot?
Asked by Megan Hash
on February 20th, 2022
“ Hello Megan! You can brew any tea hot or cold, it's just a matter of personal taste preferences. Check out iced tea brewing tips here. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on February 21st, 2022
Do I use the entire Tangerine/Tea ball for each cup?
Asked by Jim Fraser
on August 24th, 2025
“ Hello Jim! We recommend breaking open the tangerine, brewing the tea and the peel together, just as you would other black teas. Each tangerine makes about 2-3 cups of tea. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on August 25th, 2025
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